A recent US assessment underscores the persistence of Pakistan-based militant networks targeting India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, while also highlighting Pakistan’s dual challenge as both a hub for and victim of terrorism.

In the shifting landscape of South Asian geopolitics, Pakistan stands at a precarious crossroads. Once seen as a front line ally in the global war against terror, it now finds itself increasingly consumed by the very forces it once claimed to combat. The rise in terrorism across Pakistan over the last few years has not only destabilized its internal security but also poses a growing threat to regional peace and stability. From the rugged mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the